American radio broadcaster
Michael Wayne King [1] (born in Virginia ) is an American radio broadcaster , who is best known for being the chief announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and Indy Racing League between 1996 and 2013.[2]
He began his announcing career at Campbell University , his alma mater, where he was studying to become a minister. He worked as a sports writer for several North Carolina newspapers, and worked as sports information director at Campbell University from 1981–1982. He started on television in Greenville, North Carolina , then took over as sports director at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana .
In 1995, King joined the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network as a pit reporter. King took over as chief announcer of Indy Racing League events in 1996, where Bob Jenkins remained chief announcer of the Indianapolis 500 . In 1999, Jenkins departed the radio network, and King was elevated to chief announcer of the Indy 500 . King remained in this position until the end of 2013, when he tendered his resignation.[2] He was replaced by Paul Page .[3]
Personal
He was a partial owner of the Terre Haute Action Track [4] for three years, before selling it.
References
^ King, Mike; Wheldon, Dan (October 20, 2011). IndyCar Weekly: October 20, 2011 – Dan Wheldon in his own words (Radio broadcast). Haymarket Publications ; IndyCar . Event occurs at 23:30–24:45. Retrieved March 3, 2012 .
^ a b Cavin, Curt (October 28, 2013). "IndyCar to get new 'Voice of the 500' as Mike King resigns" . The Indianapolis Star . Karen Crotchfelt; Gannett Company . Retrieved October 29, 2013 .
^ Cavin, Curt (December 2, 2013). "Paul Page returns as Indy 500's voice" . The Indianapolis Star . Karen Crotchfelt; Gannett Company . Retrieved December 2, 2013 .
^ Pearson, Craig (2008-03-01). "Promoters rev up Action Track schedule" . Tribune-Star . Archived from the original on 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2008-06-20 .
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